BSc Software Engineering
About this course
BSc in Software Engineering, covering the design, development and maintenance of software systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Signal Processing, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, and Ethics & Professional Practice. A 4-year sandwich route with an industry placement is available, and final-year options include User Experience Design or Embedded Software Engineering alongside a 60-credit project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to include one from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Further Mathematics, Computer Science, Computing or Design Technology. Excludes General Studies. IB: 29 points to include either Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology or IT at Higher level
What students say
Based on about 7 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 92%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 35%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 60%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Administrative occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 345 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 54%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 12%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 80%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- The Web and Human Centred Programming – 30 credits
- Computer Systems – 30 credits
- Programming and Artificial Intelligence – 30 credits
- Programming and Software Development – 30 credits
- Algorithms – 30 credits
- Full Stack Development – 30 credits
- Software Engineering – 30 credits
- Operating System and Security – 30 credits
- Programming Paradigms and Approaches – 30 credits
- Project (Double) – 60 credits
- Choose one of the following optional modules:
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at Coventry University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £28,000 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £48,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Information technology.
What do graduates of BSc Software Engineering at Coventry University do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Software Engineering at Coventry University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Software Engineering at Coventry University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 73 UCAS points.
Does BSc Software Engineering at Coventry University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Software Engineering at Coventry University?
35% of students continued into their second year, and 60% left higher education.